The Star of Bethlehem (Sally DeFord)

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Editor: Sally DeFord (submitted 2000-07-02).   Score information: Letter, 6 pages, 118 kbytes   Copyright: Personal

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General Information

Title: Star of Bethlehem, The
Composer: Sally DeFord

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem

Language: English
Instruments: piano, flute (optional)
Published: composer

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Original text and translations

English text

1.

High above the weary world, amid the stars of heaven

To men of old a wondrous sign of peace and hope was given

A brighter star was kindled there, to reign among the skies

To mark the way to Bethlehem and everlasting light

And high above the weary world, for eyes to see that will

The star of Bethlehem will shine for those who seek him still

2.

High above the weary world it shone upon their road

And thus it led the wise men on, to seek a poor abode

And is there now no humble home to which its light may lead?

No quiet need? No tears of grief? No hungering soul to feed?

Look high above the weary world -- for eyes to see that will,

The star of Bethlehem will shine for those who seek him still

3.

High above the weary world his star still shines for me

It bids me seek the Holy Child, adoring on bended knee

It beckons me through ages past, by countless years undimmed

It bids me serve his children now, thus to worship him

And high above the weary world, for eyes to see that will

The star of Bethlehem will shine for those who seek him still.